About Aughnacliffe
Aughnacliffe is a small rural village in north County Longford, close to the borders with Cavan and Leitrim and within easy reach of Arva, Drumlish, Ballinalee, Dring, Moyne and Loch Gowna. It has a quiet, close-knit character, with scattered countryside, farmland and lakes defining the wider setting rather than an urban streetscape. Day-to-day life is centred on the village and surrounding parishes, with local primary-school provision nearby and secondary education generally accessed in larger neighbouring towns. Road travel is the main transport option: the N55 provides an important regional connection towards Cavan and Longford, while local roads link the surrounding villages; bus services are limited compared with larger centres. Local shopping and services are modest, so residents typically combine village facilities with larger weekly trips to Longford, Cavan, Carrick-on-Shannon or nearby market towns. The area has a traditional pub and community atmosphere, with local bars, cafés and casual dining generally found in Aughnacliffe and neighbouring villages rather than in a dense commercial centre. Outdoor life is a particular advantage, with fishing, walking and waterside recreation available around the many lakes of north Longford and nearby Cavan. Community and sporting activity is important locally, including Gaelic games and parish organisations, while attractions such as Derrycassan Woods and the wider countryside provide accessible leisure destinations.
Property Market in Aughnacliffe
Based on 4 properties for sale in Aughnacliffe
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Aughnacliffe
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Aughnacliffe and surrounding rural communities.
Mixed post-primary school serving Moyne and nearby north Longford communities.
Visit website ↗Established secondary school option within reach for families travelling towards Cavan.
Mixed post-primary education option serving communities across south Leitrim.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Key regional road linking north Longford with Cavan and the wider Midlands.
Rural roads connect Aughnacliffe with Arva, Dring, Drumlish, Moyne and Loch Gowna.
Community transport services provide selected connections across rural Longford and neighbouring areas.
Mainline station offering Dublin and Sligo rail services, reached by road from Aughnacliffe.
Regional bus connections and town services available in nearby Cavan.
Amenities
Small selection of local shops and everyday services serving the surrounding countryside.
Traditional nearby pubs provide social meeting places and occasional food or entertainment.
Venue for parish activities, classes, meetings and local community events.
Woodland walking destination near Lough Gowna, suited to quiet outdoor recreation.
Popular surrounding area for coarse fishing, boating interests and lakeside countryside.
Nearby villages broaden access to shops, cafés, pubs and essential local services.
Larger centre providing supermarkets, healthcare, retail, restaurants and civic facilities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting sporting participation and community involvement.
Local group involved in village projects, activities and improving community facilities.
Parish-based groups help coordinate religious, social and fundraising activities locally.
Nearby Gaelic games club serving players and families from the surrounding area.
Local fishing-related businesses support visitors using the region’s lakes and waterways.
Nearby Areas
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